Life Science: Characteristics & Life Cycles Quiz

What does it mean when an animal inherits a trait?

• It learns the trait from its environment

• It receives the trait from its parents

• It copies a trait from another animal

• It develops the trait over time

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What is the term for the passing of traits from parents to offspring?

• Growth

• Heredity

• Environment

• Evolution

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Why do baby giraffes look like their parents?

• They learn how to look from their parents

• They grow in the same environment

• They inherit their traits

• They eat the same food

Which part of a cactus helps store water?

• Flowers

• Paddle-shaped pads

• Spines

• Roots

What is the purpose of the cactus spines?

• To protect from animals

• To absorb sunlight

• To help the plant grow

• To attract insects

What color are flamingo feathers naturally?

• White

• Pink

• Gray

• Red

Why do flamingos turn pink?

• Their environment causes it

• Their diet includes shrimp and algae

• They are born that way

• They inherit it from their parents

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Which environmental factor can cause a sea turtle’s gender to change?

• Pollution

• Temperature

• Food

• Wind

What causes a hydrangea’s flower color to change?

• The air temperature

• The acidity of the soil

• The water it receives

• The season of the year

What does a bonsai tree’s shape result from?

• Its inherited traits

• Human-controlled environment

• The soil type

• Its natural size

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